Ear Damage

This is the deluxe reissue that we’re talkin’ about here and, to be completely honest, I’m not really sure what I think about it. On one hand, if I was gonna reissue an L.A. Guns record, my first choice would probably be their debut release or “Cocked & Loaded.” It’s not that this is a […]

This is what rock ‘n’ roll should sound like. Black Robot has that sloppy raw sound that made those early AC/DC so much fun to listen to. I also hear a little Black Sabbath in here as well. Maybe even some Led Zeppelin. Basically, they took a sound that hasn’t been heard since the late […]

Slow Intentional Damage is a band that you might wanna keep an eye on. In simple terms, they’re a metal band. Well, rock/metal/alternative is the description that I’ve seen. They have a thick, heavy, and solid sound. It’s brutal and aggressive…not all the way through. They do pull back from time to time to balance […]

The first thing I thought when I heard this album was, “This should’ve been released on DVD.” Then I found out it was. I haven’t seen it yet, but, I have the album, and all I can say is…DAMN! This is a really amazing record. It’s been 30 years since the first MSG album? Really? […]

Okay…let’s see…I can’t pronounce the band’s name and I have no idea what the music is supposed to be. Hardcore? Metal? Punk? Noise? I don’t know…I couldn’t figure it out. It was a very confusing listening experience for me…and that’s saying a lot because there are only three songs here…which I didn’t really mind because […]

From what I’ve read elsewhere, this two-disc set (+ a bonus DVD) isn’t as complete as it should be. I can’t agree or disagree with that statement due to the fact that I’m not familiar with Phil Manzanera’s music or his career. So, I couldn’t say what’s important and what isn’t. However, I don’t believe […]

I’m not really familiar with the music of Norma Jean. I’ve heard some stuff here and there. That’s about it. Now, I read somewhere where they said the material on this album would be something totally new and different and that they were digging deep into their roots. Maybe I don’t understand where they’re coming […]

This is a metal album. It’s brutal and aggressive. It’s loud and obnoxious. There’s a bit of hardcore to be heard here…some thrash. Okay, sure, it’s not exactly an original style of music. You’ve heard it all before. What makes this album stand out (in my opinion) is the fact that it has a very […]

I read a lot. I like to read. But, I could never understand the logic behind writing a book and then coming up with a CD to go with it. I mean…it’s not like a movie soundtrack…which I can understand. Audio and video, go together. Audio and the printed word? Not so much in my […]

What could you possibly say about this album that hasn’t been said before? It’s a classic that has stood the test of time…and if you need a review to tell you that…you shouldn’t be listening to music. Here’s what you do need to know. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “British Steel,” Columbia/Legacy released…let’s see…first…there’s […]

Excellent radio-friendly rock. A solid, well-written album from start to finish. What I really like about this album is…well…it’s pure and honest. Haven’t heard an album like this in a long time. One where the music does all the talkin’. A lot of the music I hear on the radio…when I actually listen to it…comes […]

I have to admit that my opinion of “modern” music isn’t exactly one of praise and admiration. Music used to mean something back in the day. Today, it doesn’t seem like people put a lot of effort into makin’ a good album anymore. Well, here’s Nonpoint, they’ve been around for more than ten years and […]